In - State Venues & Lessons
Concert Series | Excellence in the Community
All Excellence in the Community concerts are free and open to the public!
Excellence in the Community is an arts non profit established in 2005 on the premise that Utah’s best musicians and dancers represent a powerful resource for enhancing communities. We raise money to create more and better performance opportunities for Utah artists. We work with a wide range of artists and wide range of musical styles.
Our concept is to use quality music to bring people together. By offering our events free to the public people of all ages can come together to celebrate the accomplishments of Utah artists. We want families to bring their children to these events. We call our concept Music to Match the Mountains. More information is available at www.excellenceconcerts.org
Salt Lake Special | Venue
Every Thursday
3030 S Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cost: General admission $7, students $5 if they bring their student ID
Want to swing dance like those hepcats in the old timey movies? Swing on down to Salt Lake Special and learn dances like Lindy Hop, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, and Balboa.
Salt City Swing | Progressive Lessons
Every Wednesday & Thursday depending on level
3030 S Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Time: (lesson) 7:00 pm
Cost: $45 (Four Four Weeks see website)
ALL LESSON PACKAGES INCLUDE AT LEAST 4 CLASSES, ONCE A WEEK, THAT BUILD ON MATERIAL COVERED IN PREVIOUS CLASSES. FOR THIS REASON, DROP-INS ARE TYPICALLY NOT ALLOWED. IF YOU HAVE TO MISS A CLASS, WE'LL TRY OUR BEST TO HELP YOU CATCH UP. MISSED CLASSES DO NOT COUNT AS CREDIT TOWARDS FUTURE CLASSES.
Vintage Swing Dance | Club
Every Saturday
15 Field House Dr, Provo, UT 84604
Time: (lesson) 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm (dance) 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Cost: $1
Ever wanted to learn how to dance like the people in La La Land, Swing Kids, or It's a Wonderful Life? Come check us out, jam to some big band swing, and make some awesome new friends!
USU Big Band Swing Club | Club
Every Thursday
Utah State University in HPER room 102
Time: (lesson) 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm (dance) 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Cost: $2 (Free for Members)
Membership for the School Year $15
The USU Big Band Swing Club is a Dance Club at Utah State University dedicated to the teaching and preservation of dances from the big band era such as the Lindy Hop, Charleston, East Coast Swing, and Balboa. We celebrate the Jazz music that was once popular in dance clubs from the '20s to '40s. We invite all to participate and to be a part of great American history, and to help it live on with us today!
Moab Swing Dance Community | Venue
Every Tuesdays
Moab Arts & Recreation Center (MARC)
Time: (lesson) 7:00 pm and at 7:45 pm(dance) 8:15 pm – 10:00 pm
Cost: Free although a $5 donation is suggested
Join us for Swing and Blues Dance Night at every Tuesday night at the MARC, brought to you by the Moab Swing Dance Community.
Have you been dancing a while? We're offering a progressive intermediate lesson at 7 pm.
Never danced a step in your life? Never fear! Join us for a beginner drop-in lesson at 7:45 pm (no experience or partner necessary!).
Second Saturday Swing Dances | Venue
2nd Saturdays of the month
Location: Washington City Community Center ( 305 Community Center Drive,Washington, Utah 84780
Time: (lesson) 7:30 pm and at 7:45 pm(dance) 8:15 pm – 10:00 pm
Cost: (lesson) $1 + admission fee (Dance) $5 (cash only)
Big Events In and Out of State
The Balboa Incident | Out of State
November 15-17 2019
Las Vegas, NV
Join us for a weekend of live music, workshops, and competitions! A Friday night dance at The Mint Tavern will start the weekend, followed by a beginner and intermediate track of workshops Saturday afternoon by two world class instructors, Hannah Manning and Gordon Dang. The main event Saturday evening will be held inside Vegas’ very own Mob Museum. This will include access to the entire museum as well as the Speakeasy, if you can figure out the secret password. As for the music, we are proud to announce that we will be dancing to the live music of The Mad Hat Huskters! All culminating with our signature event, Balboa in the Park V.
Swingin' at the Savoy | Out of State
February 28, March 1 2020
Oakland , CA
Swingin’ at the Savoy is an event to celebrate Lindy Hop & Jazz, the joy of the dance and the music, their heritage and history. It takes place every year in February to follow on in the foot steps of the tradition established by the Northern California Lindy Society (NCLS) with the Frankie Manning weekends. The event is open to dancers of all ages and promotes Lindy Hop & Jazz dance and music education, open-mindedness, playfulness, and creativity. Its goal is to help build and strengthen the Lindy Hop community.
Events
Jory Woodis' New Orleans Steet Jazz Band | Excellence in the Community
November 4, 2019
Peery's Egyptian Theater
2415 Washington Blvd, Ogden, Utah 84401
Time: 6:00 -8:00 pm
Cost: Free
Excellence in the Community, Peery's Egyptian Theater, Ogden City Arts & R.A.M.P. are proud to bring you the Free Monday Concert Series.
Jazz music from the streets of New Orleans.
Unwond: Rhapsody in Blue/New Deal Swing | Utah Symphony
November 16, 2019
Abravanel Hall
123 W S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: Varying
Come to this free concert performed by Tad Calcara and the New Deal Swing Bank to enjoy Big Band favorites of the 1930's and 40's! Tad is principal clarinet with the Utah Symphony, but specializes in swing, and has delighted audiences around the state with his energetic performances. All ages are welcome!
New Deal Swing | Excellence in the Community
January 06, 2020
Covey Center
425 W Center St, Provo, UT 84601
Time: 7:00 -10:00 pm
Cost: Free
Come to this free concert performed by Tad Calcara and the New Deal Swing Bank to enjoy Big Band favorites of the 1930's and 40's! Tad is principal clarinet with the Utah Symphony, but specializes in swing, and has delighted audiences around the state with his energetic performances. All ages are welcome!